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Gaming can be deadly for kids.

A new study has found that playing computer games can be a deadly risk for some children and teenagers. Researchers from the Heart Centre for

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Heatwave Claims 4,500 Lives in Germany

The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent in Germany, with rising temperatures and droughts. A recent study conducted by the Robert Koch Institute

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Less than 5 hours sleep harms adults

Adults who consistently sleep less than five hours a night have a significantly higher risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, dementia, and cancer. This

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Doctors demand mask mandate in Germany.

The German Association of Public Health Physicians (BVÖGD) has called for the reintroduction of a nationwide mask mandate in Germany due to the high incidence

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Extend Life in Old Age for Former Smokers

Former smokers can significantly reduce their risk of death in old age through lifestyle changes. Many smokers are aware that regular inhalation of tobacco smoke

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Negative Health Effects of Higher Retirement Age

A higher retirement age has negative effects on both physical and mental health, according to a study by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW

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COVID-19 Vaccine Boosts Cancer Treatment

A recent study conducted by the Universities of Bonn and Shanxi has found that patients with Nasopharyngeal cancer who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 respond

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Boosted recover faster from Omicron.

Boosted individuals recover significantly faster from the Covid-19 Omicron variant than those with basic immunity, according to a study by epidemiologist Tim Spector and his

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Zombie genes activate after death

New research from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has revealed that certain “zombie genes” in the brain become more active after death. This discovery

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Cancer cured by genetically modified herpes

A cancer patient who was deemed incurable has been cured using genetically modified herpes viruses. The man has been cancer-free for two years. Scientists at